The Smoker Olde Virginia
(2.67)
This favorite will remind the smoker of Escudo. It is a semi-sweet red Virginia with perique and other grade tobaccos. It will give you an interesting smoking experience. Smokes slow, well and dry.
Details
| Brand | The Smoker |
| Blended By | Mel Feldman |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 4 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I generally like VaPers (esp with Red Va), but this one came across as bland, no zip. I could taste the component tobaccos, but this one for me was bland, and worse with a bite. I tried it on and off over 47 months, and didn't enjoy it once. May you have better luck if you try it!
Pipe Used:
cobs, meers, and briars
PurchasedFrom:
pipes & cigars
Age When Smoked:
2 years after purchase
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Mar 26, 2002 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Strong |
Appearance: Broken ribbon of predominantly light Virginia's with a healthy dose of black ribbon cut (Perique?). This is a very unusual blend. Spice and black pepper were unleashed the moment the match hit the top of the tobacco. Although I know the Virginias are there they stay in the background for the entire smoke. The Perique dominates- so beware...this one will bite!! The best defense against this is the usual caveat: take it slow and easy. Overall impression: Although I'm normally very fond of Perique, in this case it's a little too much. The blend is too one-sided, even harsh at the end. You must love Perique in order to appreciate this blend. I would smoke it on occasion but not keep it on hand.
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